"Q4 was an exceptionally strong bookings quarter. We reported $5.2 billion of remaining performance obligations, representing accelerated year-on-year growth of 41%." - Mike Scarpelli, CFO
— Mike Scarpelli
03Detailed Report
SNOW
Snowflake Inc
Period
Q4 2024
CurrencyUSD
Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedMay 29, 2026
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Executive Summary
Snowflake Inc (SNOW) reported robust fourth-quarter results for fiscal 2024, culminating in a revenue of $774.7 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 31.53%. Critical metrics indicated sustained performance despite macroeconomic headwinds, with management emphasizing a strategic focus on AI and data cloud innovations. The transition of leadership to Sridhar Ramaswamy as CEO is expected to drive technological and operational advancements promptly.
Managementโs outlook suggests continued revenue growth with guidance for fiscal 2025 forecasting product revenue between $3.25 billion, a 22% growth year-over-year. The companyโs strategic investments in AI and cloud technologies demonstrate a proactive approach to capitalize on growth opportunities, despite certain anticipated headwinds regarding customer consumption patterns and product efficiency gains.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Increasing
774.70M
QoQ: 5.52% | YoY: 31.53%
Gross Profit
Increasing
532.90M
68.79% margin
QoQ: 5.48% | YoY: 39.01%
Operating Income
Decreasing
-275.51M
QoQ: -5.71% | YoY: -14.91%
Net Income
Increasing
-169.35M
QoQ: 20.96% | YoY: 18.38%
EPS
Increasing
-0.51
QoQ: 21.54% | YoY: 20.31%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
1. Revenue Performance:
- Q4 2024 Revenue: $774.7 million, QoQ growth of 5.52%, YoY growth of 31.53%.
- FY 2024 Product Revenue: Increased by 38% to $2.67 billion.
2. Profitability:
- Gross Profit: $532.9 million (Gross Margin: 68.79%).
- Operating Income: -$275.5 million (Operating Margin: -35.6%). Management highlighted the challenges of maintaining profitability amidst strategic investments in R&D and hiring constraints.
3. Cash Flow:
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: $344.58 million.
- Free Cash Flow: $324.48 million, with significant cash balance at $1.78 billion at quarter-end.
4. Balance Sheet:
- Total Assets: $8.22 billion, with $3.84 billion in cash and short-term investments.
- Total Liabilities: $3.03 billion, indicating a healthy liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.81, showcasing short-term financial health.
5. Management Commentary:
- Growth strategies focus on AI, with CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy emphasizing the availability of generative AI solutions.
- COO Mike Scarpelli elaborated, "Q4 was an exceptionally strong bookings quarter. We reported $5.2 billion of remaining performance obligations, representing accelerated year-on-year growth of 41%.โ
Management remains cautiously optimistic yet conservative with growth forecasts for FY 2025, aligning expectations with current operational trends instead of historical highs.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
774.70M
31.53%
5.52%
Gross Profit
532.90M
39.01%
5.48%
Operating Income
-275.51M
-14.91%
-5.71%
Net Income
-169.35M
18.38%
20.96%
EPS
-0.51
20.31%
21.54%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Excellent
68.80%
Gross profit margin is exceptional, indicating strong pricing power and operational efficiency
Operating Profit Margin
Weak
-0.36%
Operating margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Net Profit Margin
Weak
-0.22%
Net profit margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Return on Assets
Weak
-0.02%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
-0.03%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Healthy
1.81
Current ratio shows adequate liquidity to meet short-term obligations
Debt to Equity
Conservative
0.06
Debt-to-equity shows conservative leverage and low financial risk
P/E Ratio
Negative
-95.62x
Negative earnings make P/E ratio not meaningful
Price to Book
High Premium
12.50x
Very high premium suggests asset-light business model or lofty expectations
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